Meekers Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,526 feet (770 m) |
Coordinates | 42°08′28″N74°43′15″W / 42.14111°N 74.72083°W Coordinates: 42°08′28″N74°43′15″W / 42.14111°N 74.72083°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Andes, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Margaretville |
Meekers Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York southeast of Andes. Dingle Hill is located northwest, and Fords Hill is located northwest of Meekers Hill.
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